Definition of metal detector Metal detector

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What does metal detector mean?

Noun
metal detector - detector that gives a signal when it detects the presence of metal; used to detect the presence of stray bits of metal in food products or to find buried metal

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metal detector (Noun)
A hand-held device that uses electromagnetic induction to detect buried metal.
metal detector (Noun)
A structure, similar to a doorway, through which people pass; an alarm is sounded if the person is carrying a metal object, as this may indicate a weapon.